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Council adopts recreation center fee overhaul, makes youth access free; scholarship program planned

2316539 · February 15, 2025
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Summary

Longview City Council approved a resolution to change recreation center membership pricing that makes youth memberships free, lowers adult and senior rates, and establishes a scholarship program run with the PALS Foundation; staff estimated a $38,000 revenue shift and will review usage after one year.

The Longview City Council on Feb. 13 approved a resolution to revise recreation center membership rates and establish a scholarship program intended to increase youth access.

John Albertson, director of Parks and Recreation, presented the proposal and said the changes would create a universal membership scheme that includes free youth access both annually and monthly, lowers the…

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